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title: "THE GAMMA SPECTROSCOPY IN-SERVICE SUPPORT (ISS) CONTRACT"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2022-07-28"
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# THE GAMMA SPECTROSCOPY IN-SERVICE SUPPORT (ISS) CONTRACT

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2126bd16-4888-431e-93dc-0a67e4f823e7

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the "Gamma Spectroscopy In-Service Support (ISS) Contract" initiated by the UK Ministry of Defence. This contract involves the provision of in-service support for Gamma Spectroscopy systems and is classified under the category of nuclear, biological, chemical, and radiological protection equipment. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with a significant engagement deadline set for 11th August 2022. The contract is expected to have a maximum value of £4 million and will be awarded for a period of five years, primarily in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for suppliers specialising in technical support and maintenance services for defence-related equipment. Given that the Ministry of Defence intends to award this contract directly to Ametek GB Ltd T/A Advanced Measurement Technology, businesses with capabilities in nuclear spectroscopy and related support services should consider this notice as indicative of ongoing requirements in the sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find potential avenues for partnership or subcontracting, while companies experienced in defence and security procurement processes will also be well-positioned to respond to future opportunities in this field.

## Notice

Please note this requirement is for UK EYES ONLY. This notice has been published to inform Industry of the Authority's intention to award a contract to Ametek GB Ltd T/A Advanced Measurement Technology for the in-service support of Gamma Spectroscopy systems for a period of 5 years with an estimated maximum value of PS4M. Additional information: The Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) team, part of the Defence, Equipment and Support (DE&S) organisation within the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) - intends to place a contract with Ametek GB Ltd T/A Advanced Measurement Technology for the in-service support of Gamma Spectroscopy systems for a period of 5 years with an estimated maximum value of PS4M. This is necessary to ensure maintenance of the capability until it's out of service date. It is considered that this contract can be awarded using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice, pursuant to Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the UK Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations 2011 for technical reasons. Summary of the Technical Reason: Ametek GB Ltd T/A Advanced Measurement Technology are currently the only supplier who can provide the continued in-service support of The Gamma Spectroscopy Systems.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/432f2423-88aa-43d4-bf6a-4b9ad5dddba2 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 11 Aug 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35113200 - Nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological protection equipment

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2022 at 12:40 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/432f2423-88aa-43d4-bf6a-4b9ad5dddba2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/432f2423-88aa-43d4-bf6a-4b9ad5dddba2
  28th July 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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